topic Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109 in Endpoint

Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

tonyberinson — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:39:42 GMT

HI all, I am trying to work with Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109 on a Mac - on Windows the option exists - but on the MAC - it doesn't appear.

IS it coming in future versions or is there a work around on the current version?

Any help would be appreciated

Tony Berinson

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

PhoneBoy — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:39:18 GMT

I don't think we explicitly list it as an authentication option on Windows, either.
Generally Microsoft/Google Authenticator are handled via RADIUS, which should work fine with the Mac client.
We have a whitepaper on the topic here (not Mac specific): https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Remote-Access-Solutions/White-Paper-RAS-VPN-with-Azure-and-Microsoft-Authenticator-MFA/m-p/79527#M2829

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

tonyberinson — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:51:01 GMT

Thanks for that info

Windows does specifically as for Microsoft Authenticator but Mac Version doesn't hence my question about why the difference? Is it because the Mac Version just hasn't been updated with it yet?

Anyone from Endpoint here who can answer the question.

As for the whitepaper - its to detailed - and as it works already with the windows version - I assume all the setup is correct.

It just seems to be a defect in the current Mac version of the software.

Anyone care to comment who is from the company?

Tony

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

_Val_ — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:12:39 GMT

This option is not available for Mac client. If you are looking for a transparent authentication for Mac users, consider VPN certificate in the keychain as an option

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

tonyberinson — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:29:16 GMT

Its been some 5 months since my last post and I am stunned that Checkpoint hasn't added Microsoft Authenticator option to the Mac Version of the Endpoint Security VPN

Cmon someone must know and explain why Mac Users are treated with such contempt...

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

PhoneBoy — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:56:55 GMT

The main issue, as I understand it, is the Mac client did not support multiple authentication schemes.
This was addressed as part of E83.20, which was released earlier this week.

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

tonyberinson — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 01:09:10 GMT

Just loaded the new version and it still doesn't show the Microsoft Authenticator Authentication.

This is rubbish - they have it on Windows why is it such an issue on Mac?

Re: Using Microsoft Authenticator with Endpoint Security VPN E82.00 Build 986001109

PhoneBoy — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 01:47:08 GMT

After installing E83.20, did you delete and re-add the site afterwords?
I suspect that may be required in this case.
If that doesn't resolve it, it might be worth a TAC case to investigate.